I'm running 4.4.3 on my HTC One M8 for AT&T and I want to downgrade to 4.4.2 if possible. I didn't root my device nor unlock the bootloader yet. Just wondering if that's a possibility. Thank you! :highfive:
Jayanyway said:
I'm running 4.4.3 on my HTC One M8 for AT&T and I want to downgrade to 4.4.2 if possible. I didn't root my device nor unlock the bootloader yet. Just wondering if that's a possibility. Thank you! :highfive:
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Yes you can, just make sure that you get the appropriate RUU for your phone and USB debugging is turned on. You will use adb for this, so make sure you have a decent knowledge and understanding of it beforehand.
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Yes you can, just make sure that you get the appropriate RUU for your phone and USB debugging is turned on. You will use adb for this, so make sure you have a decent knowledge and understanding of it beforehand.
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Ah yes I know how adb works and thank you. I kept trying to use the RUU through SD card but kept failing when it tried. I'll do it on the computer then, thank you!
CavyS said:
Yes you can, just make sure that you get the appropriate RUU for your phone and USB debugging is turned on.
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Incorrect. You can't "downgrade" by RUU if s-on. It will fail version check, as the OP has found out.
So no, you can't "downgrade" on a stock device.
Also, this should have been posted in the Q&A section. I've notified the mods to have it moved.
redpoint73 said:
Incorrect. You can't "downgrade" by RUU if s-on. It will fail version check, as the OP has found out.
So no, you can't "downgrade" on a stock device.
Also, this should have been posted in the Q&A section. I've notified the mods to have it moved.
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Ah, I was mistaken. You can downgrade if you had a custom recovery installed, according to this guide http://forum.xda-developers.com/htc-one-m8/general/how-to-m8-hong-kong-downgrade-s-to-s-off-t2852368
Jayanyway said:
I'm running 4.4.3 on my HTC One M8 for AT&T and I want to downgrade to 4.4.2 if possible. I didn't root my device nor unlock the bootloader yet. Just wondering if that's a possibility. Thank you! :highfive:
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Why do you want to do that?
razieltov said:
Why do you want to do that?
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After flashing the newer update, my bluetooth car stereo fails to resume music with any music app. I went back to old firmware, and bluetooth works just fine, I had same results wiht another blueooth device. I drive a car, motorcycle, and ride the train on my daily commute. Taking the phone out of my jeans while driving is a pain in the the rear end, even more when using gloves in this crazy cold weather. I tried different radios, factory reset on newer firmware with no luck. Did a lot of searching and asked questions, but seems like there is no many people streaming music to bluetooth devices. Any other suggestions? Now that I'm on vacation, I'm gonna start from scratch again to see if I get any luck.
sgndroid1 said:
After flashing the newer update, my bluetooth car stereo fails to resume music with any music app.
Any other suggestions?
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See if your stereo head unit has a way to re-initialize or reset to default settings. If so, then do it, and re-pair the phone after the re-initialization.
This is what did it for me, after all manners of messing with the phone.
I have to do this every time I flash a new ROM on the phone. Subaru Impreza 2012 factory head unit, which my understanding is made by Kenwood.
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Ah, I was mistaken. You can downgrade if you had a custom recovery installed, according to this guide http://forum.xda-developers.com/htc-one-m8/general/how-to-m8-hong-kong-downgrade-s-to-s-off-t2852368
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As far as I've heard, that method doesn't work, and never did. Or very limited success.
Its also risky to flash hboot files from dodgy sources, when a much safer method (sunshine s-off) exists. With s-off, you can then downgrade by RUU.
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can someone post the link for the latest RUU? The only one I can find is a paid link.
http://shipped-roms.com/index.php?category=android&model=Jewel
maback said:
http://shipped-roms.com/index.php?category=android&model=Jewel
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Which of those is the latest one or best one to use if we have to unroot and roll back to stock? I have only had this particular phone a few days and am still getting up to speed. Thanks!
Use the 2.13 ruu.
Had the same issue happen to me and wanted to check if anyone has the link to the latest RUU if this is not it. any help is appreciated.
Thanks
jumbeemann said:
Had the same issue happen to me and wanted to check if anyone has the link to the latest RUU if this is not it. any help is appreciated.
Thanks
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The latest RUU 3.16.651.3 is not available anywhere
jumbeemann said:
Had the same issue happen to me and wanted to check if anyone has the link to the latest RUU if this is not it. any help is appreciated.
Thanks
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Try this:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2197909
You must be S-off to run this tool.
Sent from my EVO using xda premium
FinZ28 said:
Try this:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2197909
You must be S-off to run this tool.
Sent from my EVO using xda premium
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I need some help, and as I always say I don't ask for help unless I really can't find a solution. I tried unlocking my bootloader using the HTCDev method, but when I try to flash the unlock code bin file it gets stuck saying its sending and never moves. Same happened weeks back with my HTC Mytouch 4g Slide and I had somehow got it to work after fiddling here and there. I have HTC Sync uninstalled (I even reinstalled it to uninstall it again and keep the drivers) and I even eliminated my PDANet which seems to cause issues in situations like this. Rebooted my computer literally over 10 Times, same bull. I just can't remember how I got it working on my MyTOUCH. SO...I'm on hboot 2.09 and was wondering if these files would downgrade the hboot or something. All drivers seem to be proper, so I don't see why I'm having issues. I'm familiar with the adv and fastboot tools, I even made the android folder on the main harddrive directory that every post recommends , have the unlock_code.bin there but its the issue of not pushing. I have an old PC but if it worked on my MyTOUCH at one point I doubt it has anything to do with it.
So I wanted to know if its possible to downgrade the hboot to use a different method.
The method of rooting the phone is the same regardless of Hboot, so downgrading won't help you. Click the link in my sig and go to the section that contains the bootloader unlocking tools. Click on the WinDroid toolkit and see if you have any luck with that, instead.
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The method of rooting the phone is the same regardless of Hboot, so downgrading won't help you. Click the link in my sig and go to the section that contains the bootloader unlocking tools. Click on the WinDroid toolkit and see if you have any luck with that, instead.
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Not root, unlocking the bootloader. It says Sending and never does a thing. It should say Okay immediately after pushing the file but its not doing anything for me. Its supposed to quickly give you a disclaimer on your phone to select whether or not to unlock the BL, but all my phone does is sit in fastboot mode. So I wanted to know if these stock restore things can downgrade the HBOOT as well so I can unlock it in a different manner instead of HTCDev's method. I've been stuck with a locked bootloader for a week since purchasing this phone. My MyTouch4g slide had the same issue but I had done something that got it going, in this case, I've tried everything. Also these self made executable programs like WinDroid give me a "not a valid Win32 application" message on my laptop. They just won't run at all.
Crossvxm said:
Not root, unlocking the bootloader. It says Sending and never does a thing. It should say Okay immediately after pushing the file but its not doing anything for me. Its supposed to quickly give you a disclaimer on your phone to select whether or not to unlock the BL, but all my phone does is sit in fastboot mode. So I wanted to know if these stock restore things can downgrade the HBOOT as well so I can unlock it in a different manner instead of HTCDev's method. I've been stuck with a locked bootloader for a week since purchasing this phone. My MyTouch4g slide had the same issue but I had done something that got it going, in this case, I've tried everything. Also these self made executable programs like WinDroid give me a "not a valid Win32 application" message on my laptop. They just won't run at all.
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There is no other method to unlock the bootloader aside from HTC Dev. Doesn't matter what Hboot version you're on or what software version you have. Even programs like regaw_leinad's toolkit uses HTC Dev-it just automates the entire process.
Shoot Bigdaddy619 a PM. He should be able to get you straightened out.
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There is no other method to unlock the bootloader aside from HTC Dev. Doesn't matter what Hboot version you're on or what software version you have. Even programs like regaw_leinad's toolkit uses HTC Dev-it just automates the entire process.
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Hmm come to think of it your right I have seen the scripts mention HTCDev. So what can I do to get it to flash that Unlock_code.bin? HTC Sync is uninstalled, PDANet is also gone, the drivers have been left behind. My device does show up as a fastboot device and the Device Manager shows the phone as MyHTC when on fastboot, what am I missing? Its all set but just stays there...
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Hmm come to think of it your right I have seen the scripts mention HTCDev. So what can I do to get it to flash that Unlock_code.bin? HTC Sync is uninstalled, PDANet is also gone, the drivers have been left behind. My device does show up as a fastboot device and the Device Manager shows the phone as MyHTC when on fastboot, what am I missing? Its all set but just stays there...
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You did get the email from HTC with the unlock token and place it in your ADB tools folder, right?
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Hmm come to think of it your right I have seen the scripts mention HTCDev. So what can I do to get it to flash that Unlock_code.bin? HTC Sync is uninstalled, PDANet is also gone, the drivers have been left behind. My device does show up as a fastboot device and the Device Manager shows the phone as MyHTC when on fastboot, what am I missing? Its all set but just stays there...
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I could help you on teamviewer PM me if you wish
bigdaddy619 said:
I could help you on teamviewer PM me if you wish
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About time
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About time
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lol
But it seems when I offer to help they disappear
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lol
But it seems when I offer to help they disappear
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No LOL went outside for a second. I would definitely let you help, BUT I'm using an OLD Dell laptop. So old I think cavemans existed when it was invented. My HP is in repair. Bought it new, came faulty, sent for repair. Came back, new issues, right back to HP, so I'm using this wifiless crap for now. I haven't bothered buying it a WiFi adaptor since its so darn old. I mean what can be done with 128mb of ram? Imagine.
It has USB 1.0 ports, I read some discussions that it maybe the case, but the same was said about my old MyTouch 4G Slide and the token went thru eventually.
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You did get the email from HTC with the unlock token and place it in your ADB tools folder, right?
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Yes I even sent the code a second time to make sure the file didn't magically get corrupted.
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No LOL went outside for a second. I would definitely let you help, BUT I'm using an OLD Dell laptop. So old I think cavemans existed when it was invented. My HP is in repair. Bought it new, came faulty, sent for repair. Came back, new issues, right back to HP, so I'm using this wifiless crap for now. I haven't bothered buying it a WiFi adaptor since its so darn old. I mean what can be done with 128mb of ram? Imagine.
It has USB 1.0 ports, I read some discussions that it maybe the case, but the same was said about my old MyTouch 4G Slide and the token went thru eventually.
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Yes I even sent the code a second time to make sure the file didn't magically get corrupted.
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Well if you need assistance feel free to PM I'll see what I can do to help
Hello guys, This is my first post on these forums so excuse me if I'm not posting on the right thread.
Recently I purchased an HTC One X+ from AT&T and unlocked it with an unlock code I got from them.
Since the 4.2.2 android update for my HOX+ is out I want to install it, but everytime I click "Check for Updates" nothing happens. It just looks for updates and that's it, it sends me back to the "Check for updates" screen and nothing pops up.
I was wondering if I could update my device manually through my PC or something because I really want the new android version.
I currently live at Mexico, which is why I unlocked it.
I'd really appreciate some help, thanks in advance.
P.S I'm kinda new to android devices but I WILL do everything I can to provide you guys with information about my device if necessary.
EDIT: I'm downloading Sync Manager, I just read somewhere that I can perform software updates to my phone with it... heh, I didn't know that, dumb me. I just hope it works.
EDIT2: aaaaaand apparently sync manager doesn't do ****. lmao, Help please?
I was in your position a few months ago, I'm not in the states so I wasnt able to get the 4.2 update, I had to unlock bootloader. root, flash a recovery, make a back up in recovery mode and flash a custom ROM..
This was very helpful:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2066390
I'm currently running MagioRom and I love it!
Ensure you make a back up in Recovery Mode before flashing.
MagioRom:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2570692&page=1
Hit the THANKS button if I helped you
DgMdll said:
Hello guys, This is my first post on these forums so excuse me if I'm not posting on the right thread.
Recently I purchased an HTC One X+ from AT&T and unlocked it with an unlock code I got from them.
Since the 4.2.2 android update for my HOX+ is out I want to install it, but everytime I click "Check for Updates" nothing happens. It just looks for updates and that's it, it sends me back to the "Check for updates" screen and nothing pops up.
I was wondering if I could update my device manually through my PC or something because I really want the new android version.
I currently live at Mexico, which is why I unlocked it.
I'd really appreciate some help, thanks in advance.
P.S I'm kinda new to android devices but I WILL do everything I can to provide you guys with information about my device if necessary.
EDIT: I'm downloading Sync Manager, I just read somewhere that I can perform software updates to my phone with it... heh, I didn't know that, dumb me. I just hope it works.
EDIT2: aaaaaand apparently sync manager doesn't do ****. lmao, Help please?
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Once the RUU is re-released by HTC you can use that to update to 4.2.2 and Sense 5. By unlocked do you mean sim unlocked or bootloader unlocked? If you are bootloader unlocked you will need to relock before you can run the RUU. Either way the RUU is the only way to update since you are not on AT&T's network and it will wipe your phone completly so back up everything you want to keep.
Thanks a lot for your answers! By unlocked I meant SIM unlocked, so, I WILL have to root and all that stuff to get 4.2.2? Hm, Oh well, if HTC re-releases the RUU I'll have to install it the same way?... Any good ways of backing up my stuff? Thanks in advance c:
DgMdll said:
Thanks a lot for your answers! By unlocked I meant SIM unlocked, so, I WILL have to root and all that stuff to get 4.2.2? Hm, Oh well, if HTC re-releases the RUU I'll have to install it the same way?... Any good ways of backing up my stuff? Thanks in advance c:
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The new RUU should be released soon, they just need to fix a problem with the one they released and then took off the website.
If you root in the mean time you will need to relock your bootloader before you can run the RUU. I backed up my SD card(virtual SD card) simply by installing the HTC drivers then plugging in the USB cable then copy the folder to a location on your computer.
shawkes said:
The new RUU should be released soon, they just need to fix a problem with the one they released and then took off the website.
If you root in the mean time you will need to relock your bootloader before you can run the RUU. I backed up my SD card(virtual SD card) simply by installing the HTC drivers then plugging in the USB cable then copy the folder to a location on your computer.
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Ah, so, I DON'T have to root my phone to update it with the website's official RUU? How would i do so anyways?
I'm assuming all my stuff would be lost and I'd have to back it all up...
DgMdll said:
Ah, so, I DON'T have to root my phone to update it with the website's official RUU? How would i do so anyways?
I'm assuming all my stuff would be lost and I'd have to back it all up...
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If you are rooted you can't run the RUU you have to have a locked bootloader to run the RUU. Once it is available just download it and run it on your computer(windows computer) then follow the directions. You will need the HTC drivers installed and yes it will wipe everything.
shawkes said:
If you are rooted you can't run the RUU you have to have a locked bootloader to run the RUU. Once it is available just download it and run it on your computer(windows computer) then follow the directions. You will need the HTC drivers installed and yes it will wipe everything.
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Aaaaah, sweet! No need for root and whatnot, then... Whew! Okay then! I'll wait for them to re-release the RUU, thanks a lot for your help!
DgMdll said:
Aaaaah, sweet! No need for root and whatnot, then... Whew! Okay then! I'll wait for them to re-release the RUU, thanks a lot for your help!
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Just found this post that may help you update now instead of waiting for HTC to re-release the RUU.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=50377241&postcount=388
Yeah, I've been reading that one for some time now, downloading that RUU right now. Do you think It'll work? And thanks again, man! I really appreciate your help!
shawkes said:
Just found this post that may help you update now instead of waiting for HTC to re-release the RUU.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=50377241&postcount=388
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DgMdll said:
Yeah, I've been reading that one for some time now, downloading that RUU right now. Do you think It'll work? And thanks again, man! I really appreciate your help!
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I don't think there should be a problem, Lloir is dev I trust not to steer us wrong. On the other hand there is always risk when doing these things so you have to decide.
shawkes said:
I don't think there should be a problem, Lloir is dev I trust not to steer us wrong. On the other hand there is always risk when doing these things so you have to decide.
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Whoo! It worked! It totally worked! Well, at the expense of my notes but I can see them on my laptop so it's okay!
Thanks a lot for your help!
DgMdll said:
Whoo! It worked! It totally worked! Well, at the expense of my notes but I can see them on my laptop so it's okay!
Thanks a lot for your help!
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Glad to hear it, I have been happy with the new update and you should enjoy it too.
Glad you guys are finding it useful
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alright so heres the deal. im on my second one max after selling my first one foolishly! anyway this one has hboot 2.49 and it has been a NIGHTMARE to s-off. NOTHING has worked. drivers installed, uninstalled, anti virus uninstalled, installed, everything i can think of. anyway i did some searching around and found this..http://androidcure.com/unbrick-htc-one-max-stock-firmware/ i do assume this is a european rom but the guts of the phone are the same. im wondering if this will lower the hboot to previous version as well.
thoughts? am i gonna brick my phone?
prompt replies appreciated
Always remember on a HTC one m7 if you tried flashing a hboot to down grade without being soff I think you ran the risk of bricking. Any more info on phone is it rooted boot loader unlocked. Are you using firewater. if you enter adb devices does the device show. Is it on a stock Rom. Have you tried temp root and firewater route. Etc
nathlynn22 said:
Always remember on a HTC one m7 if you tried flashing a hboot to down grade without being soff I think you ran the risk of bricking. Any more info on phone is it rooted boot loader unlocked. Are you using firewater. if you enter adb devices does the device show. Is it on a stock Rom. Have you tried temp root and firewater route. Etc
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it is s-on
2.49 h boot
2.16.605.2 stock rom
4.4.2
i can temproot with weaksause but cannot really get farther because im always getting device offline.
Before you try anything when you try adb devices it says offline... Best bet is make sure HTC sync is removed antivirus off etc. Maybe reboot your laptop/pc. Have you got the say most recent mini-sdk for adb and fastboot usb debugging on etc
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Before you try anything when you try adb devices it says offline... Best bet is make sure HTC sync is removed antivirus off etc. Maybe reboot your laptop/pc. Have you got the say most recent mini-sdk for adb and fastboot usb debugging on etc
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ya i have the most recent sdk and fastboot debugging on. antivirus is off and sync is not on the comp. i wonder if i could get my hands on a backup from someone else with a older hboot? would that help?
kdm212 said:
ya i have the most recent sdk and fastboot debugging on. antivirus is off and sync is not on the comp. i wonder if i could get my hands on a backup from someone else with a older hboot? would that help?
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You could always try. Abit surprised it hasn't work ed have you tried weaksauce method? It would help if you were on Verizon I think it is.
not going to rant and rave but ill tell ya i think htc and moto are the hardest devices to do anything on. swappa here i come lol. moving on to lg or samsung. what a shame. thanks for your help sir!
LG g3 oh what a phone. Just read up first saw a few post about aux problems and so on
I,m in the same boat mate exactly same situation tried everything for weeks and nothing works and I,m not putting an insecure kernel on it to brick it like others have
marra2 said:
I,m in the same boat mate exactly same situation tried everything for weeks and nothing works and I,m not putting an insecure kernel on it to brick it like others have
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its so frustrating! awesome device i wish i kept my other one with the older hboot. im currently downloading a backup from another guy. hopefully i will get something good.
kdm212 said:
its so frustrating! awesome device i wish i kept my other one with the older hboot. im currently downloading a backup from another guy. hopefully i will get something good.
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Cool let us know how you get on I,m guessing its a nand back up you'll flash from recovery ?
marra2 said:
Cool let us know how you get on I,m guessing its a nand back up you'll flash from recovery ?
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http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2777337
this is what i got downloading right now but im concerned its not the verizon version, also, kinda puzzled if i still need s off? what do you think?
kdm212 said:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2777337
this is what i got downloading right now but im concerned its not the verizon version, also, kinda puzzled if i still need s off? what do you think?
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Looks like international version to me but I could be wrong ?
How would you flash this ?
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Looks like international version to me but I could be wrong ?
How would you flash this ?
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i was thinking in the oem recovery.
kdm212 said:
i was thinking in the oem recovery.
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You will need a encrypted ruu to run in oem with son I think it is
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You will need a encrypted ruu to run in oem with son I think it is
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where do i get said ruu? i have all the files downloaded but im scared to try lol.
kdm212 said:
where do i get said ruu? i have all the files downloaded but im scared to try lol.
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Mate I wouldn't like to say
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Mate I wouldn't like to say
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Can you pm me with more details?
I would like to start out with saying that I am not new to rooting/roms but a lot has changed since I went to iOS. I have TWRP accessible and I can push files to my /sdcard/
I have tried several rooms but all of them fail to install.
Can someone please tell me the steps I need to take to go back to either stock or have another ROM working? (RUU fails as well, however it does detect the phone)
Any help is appreciated and trust me I spent hours reading threads so not just posting this for an easy way out.
chirayu said:
I would like to start out with saying that I am not new to rooting/roms but a lot has changed since I went to iOS. I have TWRP accessible and I can push files to my /sdcard/
I have tried several rooms but all of them fail to install.
Can someone please tell me the steps I need to take to go back to either stock or have another ROM working? (RUU fails as well, however it does detect the phone)
Any help is appreciated and trust me I spent hours reading threads so not just posting this for an easy way out.
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First, this should probably be in the Q&A section
Second, gonna need WAY more info about your phone. I assume you're rooted? S-off or S-on? What hboot version are you on? What version of TWRP are you currently using? What ROM are you on now? What RUU are you trying to use? Gonna have to give a little bit for us to work with.
Edit: Your signature also says you have the Evo Shift? Are you on the write forum?
Greenfieldan said:
First, this should probably be in the Q&A section
Second, gonna need WAY more info about your phone. I assume you're rooted? S-off or S-on? What hboot version are you on? What version of TWRP are you currently using? What ROM are you on now? What RUU are you trying to use? Gonna have to give a little bit for us to work with.
Edit: Your signature also says you have the Evo Shift? Are you on the write forum?
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I apologize for posting this in the wrong forum, like I was saying I haven't been here in a while and signature is outdated by about 6 years
Heres the info
TWRP v2.7.1.0
S-ON
HBOOT-2.10.0000
RADIO-1.13.11.1105
I had the last leaked RUU installed before I attempted flashing a custom ROM
Thank you for your reply!
chirayu said:
I apologize for posting this in the wrong forum, like I was saying I haven't been here in a while and signature is outdated by about 6 years
Heres the info
TWRP v2.7.1.0
S-ON
HBOOT-2.10.0000
RADIO-1.13.11.1105
I had the last leaked RUU installed before I attempted flashing a custom ROM
Thank you for your reply!
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Is your goal to flash another ROM or to go back to stock?
If you're going to be trying to flash another ROM I'd highly recommend running rumrunner and getting s-off. Otherwise there are a lot of hoops you'll need to jump through in order to flash ROMs (for starters, you'll need to flash the kernel separately).
Code:
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Is your goal to flash another ROM or to go back to stock?
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Whichever one is faster, I just want the phone up and running again.
So it's not running at all now? I'm assuming you can boot into bootloader and recovery but nothing else, right? You can run an RUU while in fastboot if I recall, which will give you at least a usable phone. That's also probably the fastest thing to do.
After that I'd highly recommend using rumrunner to get s-off. Otherwise flashing new ROMs will be a bear.
Greenfieldan said:
So it's not running at all now? I'm assuming you can boot into bootloader and recovery but nothing else, right? You can run an RUU while in fastboot if I recall, which will give you at least asable phone. That's also probably the fastest thing to do.
After that I'd highly recommend using rumrunner to get s-off. Otherwise flashing new ROMs will be a bear.
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RUU fails with errors and it gets stuck at "HTC" screen
Do you have HTC Sync installed on your computer?
Greenfieldan said:
Do you have HTC Sync installed on your computer?
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Ah, I think something else made me delete it.
That'll do it. You need to have HTC Sync and all of the necessary drivers to run the RUU
Greenfieldan said:
That'll do it. You need to have HTC Sync and all of the necessary drivers to run the RUU
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Thank you! giving that a try now
greenfieldan said:
that'll do it. You need to have htc sync and all of the necessary drivers to run the ruu
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error [155]: Uknown error
chirayu said:
error [155]: Uknown error
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D'oh! I bet your bootloader is still unlocked. It needs to be relocked before running the RUU.
Fastboot command 'fastboot oem lock' ought to do the trick.
Greenfieldan said:
D'oh! I bet your bootloader is still unlocked. It needs to be relocked before running the RUU.
Fastboot command 'fastboot oem lock' ought to do the trick.
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You're a life saver! at least you can bet I have rooting/unrooting down for this EVO. Just like the old times
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Just updated to the 4.4.3 OTA then rooted flashed TWRP and install Venom One ROM. Now I get that annoying message on boot. My OCD is drving me nuts! found a few tutorials about flashing fastboot, but they all seem pretty old. Not sure if theres an update or an easy to fallow tutorial using adb or an AIO software. Thanks.
Need to wait for hboot to be modded to have that removed
Wonders_Never_Cease said:
Need to wait for hboot to be modded to have that removed
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Ah okay thanks. Wasnt sure if Hboot was universal or if it was by build.
2.23.503.2 ota? If not s-off cannot flash firmware...if s-off the hboot has been modified already. Link is located in my thread in the at&t m8 section
Wonders_Never_Cease said:
2.23.503.2 ota? If not s-off cannot flash firmware...if s-off the hboot has been modified already. Link is located in my thread in the at&t m8 section
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I'm on build 2.22.401.5 running VenomOne rom, S-Off, rooted all the good stuff. Will your hboot mod work for mine?
if on an att device its been discussed many times to use the appropriate firmware for us devices...2.22.1540.3/.4 is latest developer edition device firmware, 2.23.502.3 is latest for att devices...imo use one of those packages @firmware instead of euro.
Wonders_Never_Cease said:
if on an att device its been discussed many times to use the appropriate firmware for us devices...2.22.1540.3/.4 is latest developer edition device firmware, 2.23.502.3 is latest for att devices...imo use one of those packages @firmware instead of euro.
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OK and I can just install either one of those hboots over my existing one and it wont brick my phone or is this more to this?
look in the htc one m8 forum since your using a euro firmware for the modified 2.22.401.5 hboot im sure its been done...
Wonders_Never_Cease said:
look in the htc one m8 forum since your using a euro firmware for the modified 2.22.401.5 hboot im sure its been done...
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Found it, thanks man. Gonna mess with it a little later.
CavyS said:
Just updated to the 4.4.3 OTA then rooted flashed TWRP and install Venom One ROM. Now I get that annoying message on boot. My OCD is drving me nuts! found a few tutorials about flashing fastboot, but they all seem pretty old. Not sure if theres an update or an easy to fallow tutorial using adb or an AIO software. Thanks.
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Hey Cavy..I got a couple of questions for you, if you don't mind. Were you completely stock after taking the 4.4.3 update? I just received my update a couple of days ago and I'm thinking about taking the plunge and rooting. How did you go about rooting and flashing Venom One? Thanks for your help!
thinkhope said:
Hey Cavy..I got a couple of questions for you, if you don't mind. Were you completely stock after taking the 4.4.3 update? I just received my update a couple of days ago and I'm thinking about taking the plunge and rooting. How did you go about rooting and flashing Venom One? Thanks for your help!
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Yeah I was completely stock after updating. To root I used the AIO toolkit found here (http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2699065) Once youre rooted reboot into recovery and make a backup. Then download the ViperOne rom here (http://venomroms.com/htc-one-m8/) copy the zip folder onto your SD or internal storage and reboot into recovery again and flash the ViperOne zip folder.
CavyS said:
Yeah I was completely stock after updating. To root I used the AIO toolkit found here (http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2699065) Once youre rooted reboot into recovery and make a backup. Then download the ViperOne rom here (http://venomroms.com/htc-one-m8/) copy the zip folder onto your SD or internal storage and reboot into recovery again and flash the ViperOne zip folder.
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You don't need to root if you are going to flash a custom ROM right away. Unlock bootloader, install custom recovery, then put the custom ROM on the phone and flash it.
So the toolkit still works?? Thought I read somewhere the 4.4.3 patched something. Are you also S-OFF??
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redpoint73 said:
You don't need to root if you are going to flash a custom ROM right away. Unlock bootloader, install custom recovery, then put the custom ROM on the phone and flash it.
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It was just easier for me to fallow a set of instructions going step by step than jumping around just to avoid 1 easy step.
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So the toolkit still works?? Thought I read somewhere the 4.4.3 patched something. Are you also S-OFF??
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Yeah still works, you might of read that Firewater for some people doesnt work on 4.4.3. For me Firewater worked and I'm S-Off for some people it doesnt and you have to use Sunshine in that case.
thinkhope said:
So the toolkit still works??
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I highly recommend doing it manually and steering clear of toolkits. Using a toolkit robs you of an important learning opportunity, and leaves you with little understanding of the processes. Skills and knowledge that are important when things don't go quite right (which will inevitably happen).
redpoint73 said:
I highly recommend doing it manually and steering clear of toolkits. Using a toolkit robs you of an important learning opportunity, and leaves you with little understanding of the processes. Skills and knowledge that are important when things don't go quite right (which will inevitably happen).
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I agree and that's the route I'm trying to take, however just need a bit more of a solid guide to lean on. I haven't messed around with adb or pushed anything via fastboot since my One X. Don't want to end up with a fancy paper weight.
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thinkhope said:
I agree and that's the route I'm trying to take, however just need a bit more of a solid guide to lean on. I haven't messed around with adb or pushed anything via fastboot since my One X. Don't want to end up with a fancy paper weight.
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If you did it on your One X, its really not any different on the M8. Actually, probably a good deal easier if you had the AT&T One X (EVITA), since that phone required temp root and SuperCID to unlock the bootloader, for the most part.
In short:
-Go to HTCDev.com to unlock the bootloader. The website walks you though step-by-step, so there is really nothing to that part.
- Use adb to flash your recovery of choice (TWRP or CWM)
- Flash SU/SuperSU or flash a custom ROM
-S-off, if you want
- That's it!
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If you did it on your One X, its really not any different on the M8. Actually, probably a good deal easier if you had the AT&T One X (EVITA), since that phone required temp root and SuperCID to unlock the bootloader, for the most part.
In short:
-Go to HTCDev.com to unlock the bootloader. The website walks you though step-by-step, so there is really nothing to that part.
- Use adb to flash your recovery of choice (TWRP or CWM)
- Flash SU/SuperSU or flash a custom ROM
-S-off, if you want
- That's it!
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I definitely did have the evita. Had to alter the cid to make htc dev believe it was a different phone or something like that, if I remember correctly.
S-ON really is only if I want to mess with different radios, right? All I want is xposed and and maybe some cm 11 or gpe once Android L is out.
Well, sounds easy enough. I will be attempting later tonight after work. Thanks for all of your help. If it's OK, mind if I PM you if something goes wrong?
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thinkhope said:
S-ON really is only if I want to mess with different radios, right? All I want is xposed and and maybe some cm 11 or gpe once Android L is out.
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S-off is needed to flash radio, hboot, SIM unlock, and some other things. But not for root or to flash ROMs. Pretty much similar to how things were on the EVITA; with the exception that boot.img will flash automatically along with the ROM (not possible on most hboots on the EVITA, and had to be flashed manually with fastboot).
It sounds like you are already on the "official" 2.23 software (Android 4.4.3) by OTA? If so, you don't need to update firmware (radio, hboot, etc.) as the OTA already updated it. Otherwise, s-off is needed to flash the firmware manually; which is pretty much required for any 2.xx Sense based custom ROMs (otherwise there will be serious bugs like very long boot times, broken WiFi, Bluetooth). While s-off is not strictly needed to flash the ROM (it will flash correctly) things just won't run right if firmware is outdated. This is the only reason you would "need" to have s-off for flashing ROMs. AOSP and GPE ROMs won't suffer this issue.
But if you are already on the new OTA, this isn't an issue for flashing any ROM. You can verify by looking at the hboot version and baseband. If you are on hboot 3.18 and baseband 1.19; your firmware is up to date, and won't be an issue for running any ROMs.
thinkhope said:
mind if I PM you if something goes wrong?
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I actually prefer you just posting to the forums. Either to an existing relevant thread, or start a new one if a relevant one does not already exist.
Couple reasons for this:
- Info given to you can help others reading the forums, and benefit the community as a whole instead of being hidden away in PM
- You can get help from more than just one user. I don't claim to even remotely know everything, and often its helpful to have more than one set of eyes on a problem (especially the tougher ones). And I might not even be online to help.
In particular for the 2nd point: my wife and I are going to be having a baby, with scheduled induction tomorrow (Sept. 5) unless it happens by itself sooner. So I won't be available to help you when that happens, anyway!
In any case, good luck!